Better off elsewhere - Sales ZoomInfo Employee Review

1.0
16 Mar 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Teammates generally always willing to help as much as they can Product is clearly one of the top in the industry My immediate managers seem to care bout the people below them

Cons

I had another colleague describe it as "something is just off about this place" and I couldn't agree more. On the surface, everyone seems driven, and ready to succeed; however, if you take a deeper look , you get the sense that there's a gun pointed at the back of everyone's head. And they feel it every day. This seems like it stems from the very top. A previous reviewer already mentioned it, but the Pirates/RedSox comparison has been brought up multiple times since I've started here. The general sentiment from leadership is "work above all else." I've heard the stories of not having a holiday party, about the game tables and other amenities being removed post acquisition, about team outings cut down. I'm at the stage of my career where I don't even look to those as needed perks to have at a company, but I certainly understand others do. There should be an attempt by leadership to show you value your most valuable resource (your employees). With the world we live in today, I think this is even more important. Employees should be encouraged to take time off and unplug. No one is going to die if ZoomInfo doesn't respond to them for a few hours.. Yet it's stated every meeting, every day that, if you don't work today, you better work doubltime tomorrow and the next day, or else we will all miss our number. We preach being an efficient and tactical go-to-market machine, yet the processes behind the scenes are extremely confusing and seem to turn off most customers. Automated emails (most will be sent in the sales rep's name) are constantly hitting our customer base/prospects. This is happening while we're also running our own manual "blitzes" / general outreach. It can make it challenging to be a strategic sales rep. when all of your customers are fatigued by the barrage of communication they receive. And, as mentioned above, all this motion seems to stem from the internal messaging that "we need to stay above pace" or "we are just at pace or lagging behind." It really is strange. Again, any given day you would get the impression that if we took even a day off ZoomInfo is going out of business. I would recommend sorting these reviews by "recent" and reading through them that way. A lot of the negative reviews get covered up by default. You'll also see the trend of extremely positive reviews following any negative ones. I can also confirm that new hires are encouraged to post reviews on Glassdoor during their final week of training, which just seems strange. You do not have a true sense of the company (any company) until much later on. To those that are looking to come over, check that the person who is referring you has been there for longer than their ramp period. I would say that it will also depend on who your manager is, but it truly does seem that no department or team here is spared from the boiler-room mentality coming down from the top. And for those that have been there for some time - I promise you - there are better options out there.

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5.0
21 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

ZoomInfo has an incredible company culture that truly stands out-- even working remotely, you feel connected and part of something bigger. The company has a strong focus on being a leader in its space and is constantly innovating, which keeps the work exciting and meaningful. There is a genuine willingness to let ideas and concepts flourish, and employees are empowered to contribute in real ways. I am coming up on four years here, which speaks for itself-- this is a place where you can grow, get promoted quickly, and build a real career. The development resources are outstanding, including McKinsey Leadership programs, internal leadership courses, and LinkedIn Learning. Managers are supportive and invested in your success which makes showing up to work exciting

Cons

At times, communication between departments can be a challenge at the individual contributor level, which can make cross-functional collaboration feel a bit siloed. Additionally, there is still work to be done around diversity in leadership-- increasing representation of people of color and women in leadership roles would make an already great culture even stronger.

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ZoomInfo Response
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Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We’ve worked hard to build a culture where innovation, development, and support are part of the everyday experience, so it’s incredibly meaningful to hear that reflected in your time at ZoomInfo. We’re especially glad to hear that you’ve felt empowered to contribute, grow your career, and take advantage of the learning and leadership development opportunities available here. Your perspective on cross-functional collaboration and leadership representation is also deeply appreciated. Feedback like yours helps us continue improving the employee experience and strengthening our culture. Thank you for your contributions over the past four years and for being an important part of the ZoomInfo team. – Jennifer Creticos, ZoomInfo Chief Business Officer
4.0
5 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great management in the CS org. Very little micromanagement, and lets you do your job as you see fit. Promotes work life balance and tend to be real people. Collaborative teams, usually willing to help each other out wherever needed. Good room for growth if you are performing well and are vocal about wanting to move up.

Cons

Salary could be higher for the market, and for how many products you are expected to work with and specialize in. Communication from marketing and leadership directly to clients could be more effectively communicated to the client facing roles prior to reaching the client.

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